I Hated Wearing the Batsuit

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Summary

  • Ben Affleck disliked wearing the uncomfortable Batsuit.
  • Affleck stands by his Batman portrayal in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
  • Affleck is vocal about his negative experience playing Batman and won’t return as the character.

In a new development concerning Ben Affleck’s role as Batman/Bruce Wayne within the DC Extended Universe, it appears that the character’s iconic Batsuit has been causing him some discomfort.

Ben Affleck played Batman in the discontinued DC Extended Universe directed by Zack Snyder, starting from “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” and continuing through “Suicide Squad,” “Justice League,” “Zack Snyder’s Justice League,” and finally “The Flash.” Known as “Batfleck” by DC fans, Affleck portrayed a unique take on Batman that echoed Frank Miller’s 1986 comic series, “The Dark Knight Returns.” This Batman was rough around the edges, older, and battle-weary. He didn’t hesitate to use guns or brute force, which sparked controversy among fans who believed it strayed from the character’s fundamental values.

Ben Affleck Simply Didn’t Like To Wear His Batsuit As It’s Neither Comfy Nor Practical For Him

During an interview with GQ on YouTube, which marked their second conversation within a three-week span, Ben Affleck expressed his disappointment about the uncomfy and impractical nature of the Batsuit he wore for his film roles.

As a passionate cinephile, let me express my sentiments about the Batsuits. Frankly, I found them uncomfortable and unsuitable for prolonged use. For starters, they’re incredibly hot, which is problematic because they don’t allow for proper ventilation. It seems that their aesthetic is prioritized over practicality, with little regard for the human form. This results in an excess of sweat, a challenge I’m all too familiar with given my own propensity towards perspiration. Perhaps actors like Christian Bale or Robert Pattinson, who are more adept at managing such conditions, found it less taxing.

No.” Affleck continues to defend his vision for a powerful superhero, one who grapples with age and trauma. Despite the film’s commercial success, earning $874.4 million worldwide, it received unfavorable reviews from audiences, as evidenced by its dismal performance at the box office. Notably, it experienced a significant drop in ticket sales over the weekend following its release, with a 58% Friday-to-Sunday decline and a steep 68% decrease by its second weekend, making it one of the poorest performing films in the comic book genre during its second week.

On several occasions, Affleck has been candid about his turbulent history with the cape and cowl. In a recent GQ feature (approximately three weeks ago), he shared his dwindling fascination for the superhero genre, attributing it to disagreements, misunderstandings, and unmet expectations. He felt that at that particular time, he didn’t bring anything exceptional to the role. His portrayal of Batman was deemed too old, damaged, and intimidating by some segment of the audience, including his own son, who he wouldn’t want to subject to a similar experience again. In a 2022 conversation with the Los Angeles Times, Affleck described this chapter as “awful” and “the worst.

A significant contributor to my poor work experiences was the fact that I often brought a great deal of sadness with me each day. This negativity likely hindered the production of positive energy in my professional environment.

For those backing the #MaketheBatfleckMovie movement, these words may grate on their ears, but it’s a truth they must confront: Ben Affleck will not return to Gotham or any superhero city in the future. The actor is currently deeply engaged in promoting “The Accountant 2,” so concerns about donning the cape are likely off his radar.

Sources: GQ, GQ/YouTube, Los Angeles Times

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2025-04-19 21:35